FORD F-150 2018: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V568000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-28 | 2018-08-31 | 2018-08-31 |
Production Dates: 2014-03-12 - 2018-08-23
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S27
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1619112
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
